2022 Domaine de Lucey Roussette de Savoie 'Les Monettes', Savoie, France
Regular price $36.00
Unit price per
100% Altesse
In January 2022, Erwan acquired the parcels and winery of the former barony, heralding a new beginning for the Domaine de Lucey, a historical site in Savoie that became the first home of Altesse vines in the region. After mastering biodynamic farming and vinification at Valentin Zusslin in Alsace, Erwan sought a special terroir with rich biodiversity, finally landing on Domain de Lucey.
Erwan adopted biodynamic principles immediately upon arrival such as infusions and fermented extracts of nettle, willow, chamomile, propolis, valerian, and more. Vinification still takes place in the ancient fortress without any additives. The goal is to produce longer-aging wines that can reveal their full potential over several years.
From a single parcel in Les Monettes grapes are hand harvested. The fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged for 9 months on lees in stainless steel tanks. Unfined and unfiltered. The palate is lively and generous, unfolding flavors of stone fruit along with lemon, tangerine, grapefruit notes. Bright acidity carries through to a long, crisp finish with a fine minerality.